COURSE INFORMATION
Course Prefix/Number:
Course Title:
Lecture Hours/Week:
Lab Hours/Week:
Credit Hours/Semester:
AOT 162
Basic Information Processing
3.0
0.0
3.0
VA Statement/Distance Learning Attendance
Textbook Information
Student Code and Grievance Policy
Attendance Statement (3-30-4000.1)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an entry level course to introduce the user to basic computer information processing
software applications.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should be competent to perform the
following tasks:
Module 1: Basic Computer Terminology
• Describe the purpose of input, output, storage, and processing devices.
• Identify multiple input and output devices.
• Identify storage devices and relate the differences in storage capacities and access
times. Relate the difference between primary and secondary storage.
• Describe the difference between applications and systems software.
• Describe the difference between command-line and graphical operating system
interfaces.
Module 2: Introduction to the Macintosh OS
• Create a chronology on the evolution of the Mac operating system.
• Format a secondary storage device.
• Display the contents of a specified folder.
• Create, name, move, copy, and delete folders.
• Create, name, move, copy, and delete documents.
• Open, edit, print, and save documents.
• Start, restart, and shutdown a workstation.
Module 3: Introduction to the PROCESSING environment
• Understand the history and recognize the contributions of seminal products and
individuals that illustrate the evolution of information and interactive graphics.
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Describe the difference between sketching and prototyping and how to use both
conditions for designing graphics.
Create a Processing document.
Open an existing Processing document.
Edit and save Processing documents.
Play a Processing document.
Module 4: Working with Coordinate Systems and Shapes
• Draw basic shapes with the Processing environment.
• Describe and adjust shape Properties
• Create custom shapes.
• Create color within the Processing environment.
Module 5: Introduction to Interactive Coding for Processing
• Describe variables and their relationship to memory storage.
• Create variables within the Processing environment.
• Create loops with embedded variables.
• Create graphics bases on variables.
• Create mouse tracking code and graphics.
• Create code and graphics based on mapping values.
• Create code and graphics that respond to mouse clicks.
• Create code and graphics that respond to mouse location values.
• Create code and graphics that respond to input from the keyboard.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
All students are responsible for attaining competencies through completion of the following
course requirements:
• Attend class on time
• Bring required storage media and text to class
• Submit completed projects
• Complete all tests
• Complete assigned exercises in class or outside of class
• Complete lab assignments and digital portfolio (PowerPoint)
• Read assigned material in text and on the internet
Academic Integrity
The policies stated in the York Technical College Handbook will be enforced. Any student
violating these policies will be subject to academic discipline.
EVALUATION STRATEGIES/GRADING PROCEDURE
A minimum grade of C is required for the Digital Design Certificate.
Test(s)
Project(s)
Module 1 ................ 5% ..........................9%
Module 2 ................ 5% ..........................9%
Module 3 ................ 5% ..........................9%
Module 4 ................ 5% ..........................9%
Module 5 ................ 5% ..........................9%
Final Project ........... 25%.........................5%
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Grading Scale
Grade
Range
A
90 - 100
B
80 - 89
C
70 - 79
D
60 - 69
F
Below 60
PREREQUISITES
None
CO-REQUISITES
None
DISABILITIES STATEMENT
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact the Special Resources Office (SRO) at 803-327-8007 in the 300 area of Student
Services. The SRO coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with documented
disabilities.
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